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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
63981
The Rush-Bagot Treaty (1817) demilitarized:
Answer:
The Great Lakes
The Rush-Bagot Treaty between the U.S. and Britain limited naval armaments on the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain.
63982
The Panmunjom Armistice (1953) ended fighting in which war?
Answer:
Korean War
The Korean Armistice Agreement was signed at Panmunjom, ending hostilities in the Korean War, though a formal peace treaty was never signed.
63983
Which treaty officially established the independent state of Belgium in 1839?
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Treaty of London
The Treaty of London (1839) recognized and guaranteed the independence and neutrality of Belgium.
63984
The Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT I) were between:
Answer:
USA and USSR
SALT I was the first round of bilateral conferences and international treaties between the United States and the Soviet Union on the issue of armament control.
63985
The Treaty of Utrecht (1713) ended which conflict?
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War of the Spanish Succession
The Treaty of Utrecht was a series of individual peace treaties that ended the War of the Spanish Succession.
63986
Which treaty ended the Thirty Years' War?
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Peace of Westphalia
The Peace of Westphalia (1648) is the collective name for the two peace treaties that ended the Thirty Years' War in the Holy Roman Empire.
63987
The Treaty of Rome (1957) established the:
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European Economic Community (EEC)
The Treaty of Rome established the European Economic Community (EEC), a major step toward European integration.
63988
The Antarctic Treaty (1959) stipulates that Antarctica shall be used:
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For peaceful purposes only
The Antarctic Treaty sets aside Antarctica as a scientific preserve, establishes freedom of scientific investigation, and bans military activity on the continent.
63989
The Treaty of Shimonoseki (1895) ended the war between:
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China and Japan
The Treaty of Shimonoseki ended the First Sino-Japanese War, with China recognizing the independence of Korea and ceding Taiwan to Japan.
63990
The Treaty of Verdun (843) divided which empire?
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The Carolingian Empire
The Treaty of Verdun divided the Carolingian Empire among the three sons of Louis the Pious, laying the foundations for modern France and Germany.